"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."
"It was a little hard to watch at times, but at the same time, I commend him for going on. And I commend Jesse Watters for having him on. I hope there’s more of it still ahead.”
“As we build towards the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election, Morning Joe will continue to be a singular destination for presidents and newsmakers from all political parties.”
Following the announcement that the Rev. Jesse Jackson had died, many took to social media to share their condolences and memories of the important figure.
Some observers applauded the candor and ability to put differing politics aside. Others were flabbergasted by the decision, throwing insults at the hosts.
"For those asking why we would go speak to the president-elect during such fraught times, especially between us, I guess I would ask back, why wouldn't we?"
"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."